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Chemistry

Weike Wang
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Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Weike Wang

Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Chemistry by Weike Wang follows a graduate student in Boston as she navigates the challenges of academic pressure, cultural expectations, and personal identity. Through a series of introspective experiences, the protagonist confronts her struggles in relationships and career, ultimately seeking balance and self-acceptance amidst the demands of her scientific studies.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

26,098 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chemistry by Weike Wang is praised for its incisive exploration of identity, cultural expectations, and personal fulfillment. The protagonist’s struggle to balance career and familial pressures resonates with readers. Critics note the minimalist style enhances its emotional impact, though some find the narrative structure disjointed. Overall, it’s celebrated for its authenticity and poignant themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chemistry?

A reader who enjoys Chemistry by Weike Wang is likely someone fascinated by the intersection of science and personal growth. They might appreciate introspective narratives like Jenny Offill's Dept. of Speculation or Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You, which blend emotional depth with acute observations on identity and relationships.

3.9

26,098 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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